Both men and women need to worry about their health in the genital area. Members of the stronger sex should pay increased attention to the condition of their penis. So, a wet penis head may be evidence of balanoposthitis. This is an inflammatory disease of the penis. It appears in men of any age. Not only the wet head of the penis can be its symptom. As a rule, redness and swelling of the head appears, it becomes painful to touch it.
Sometimes phimosis is observed - the inability to move the foreskin.
Purulent discharge with an unpleasant odor often appears.
What is the cause of balanoposthitis? First of all, it is improper hygiene. Then - sexually transmitted infections: candidiasis, mycoplasmosis and so on. Sometimes it is a manifestation of an allergy to latex, gels, grease and more. Also, the wet head of the penis may be the result of other diseases, for example, such as diabetes, oncology, HIV, etc. It's all about reducing immunity.
Children also have a wet penis head. Most often this happens due to improper hygiene and non-compliance with the rules for wearing diapers. Sometimes such an allergic reaction occurs on linen that is washed with a specific powder. In this case, not only the area of the penis will be inflamed, but also the buttocks and thighs. Also, in boys under five years old, the manifestation of phimosis is considered common. But in any case, you need to show the child to the doctor.
Despite the fact that a wet head of the penis can seem like a harmless symptom, in severe cases, the disease can lead to serious consequences. So, with the development of gangrenous balanoposthitis, necrosis of the penis occurs. In this case, it remains only to remove the organ.
Therefore, when the first symptoms appear, you need to contact a urologist. He will conduct a visual inspection and take a smear. Only according to the results of the tests, the doctor can prescribe an effective treatment. It all depends on the cause that caused the disease. Only its elimination will defeat the disease.
As a rule, in the initial stages of the disease, local treatment is sufficient. If the whole thing is in the fungus, then prescribe antifungal agents. And with allergies, enough steroid drugs.
For children , hygiene is important . Parents should teach them this. Mom must timely explain to her son that you can’t touch the penis with dirty hands. Change diapers often . Pampers choose the size. Do not forget to let the crotch air. To do this, after washing, let the baby lie down naked.
Often men want to have a natural penis enlargement. To achieve this goal, they use various dubious means, up to taking special medications. All this can lead to sad consequences, and the problem described above is one of them. It is necessary to take a more responsible attitude to your health, it is important to always use condoms, observe intimate hygiene and not take any medications without the advice of a doctor. And with any symptoms, you should immediately go to the hospital. The sooner the inspection is done, the better.